But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
Pero no quise hacer nada sin tu consentimiento primero, para que tu bondad no fuera por obligación, sino de corazón.
Pablo quería que la bondad de Filemón fuera voluntaria y genuina, no forzada.
📚 Contexto Histórico
The letter of Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul to a Christian named Philemon in Colossae, addressing the return of Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave who had encountered Paul and become a believer. In this verse, Paul emphasizes that he avoided acting without Philemon's consent to ensure any kindness or benefit from Philemon would stem from his own free will rather than external pressure. This reflects the cultural norms of the Roman Empire, where slavery was widespread, and Paul's approach promotes Christian ideals of voluntary love and reconciliation.
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